Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 123: The Password Was Her Birthday

Tina detected a hint of teasing in his voice. As she looked up, her gaze landed on his lips, now slightly more vibrant due to their moisture, and she felt momentarily dazed. She recalled the previous night, feeling her cheeks start to warm. Jared Farrell glanced at her and noticed how she delicately sipped her soup, her rosy lips nearly capturing his entire mind with their allure. He couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart. Recalling her mocking remark about his kissing skills from last night, he asked with a hint of jealousy, "Tina, have you ever had a boyfriend before?"

Tina blinked, surprised, "No, why?"

"Nothing, just that your kissing is pretty good," Jared Farrell remarked, pretending to be casual, though his tone betrayed a hint of sourness. He thought to himself that just because his girl had never dated didn't mean she hadn't kissed anyone. The mere thought of another man having kissed Tina sent an uncontrollable wave of jealousy through him.

Feeling slightly awkward, Tina's face turned even redder, "Just-during college, I watched some adult videos with my roommate."

Jared Farrell was speechless.

This-this girl was bold!

Tina playfully kicked his chair with her foot, "How many women did you practice with before?"

"One," Jared Farrell replied with a smile.

Jared to have never been in love at twenty-eight. That he might have dated one or two women wasn't strange, but somehow, the expected answer still felt unpleasant. She

Farrell added as Tina looked at him in surprise,

cleared like the

Jared's bandage again. The medicine was effective, and his hand was almost no longer swollen, though she hadn't used the best ointment on purpose as a small punishment for him following her. Today was a weekend; Tina wasn't headed to school, and Jared wasn't going to their Ensford branch either. With nothing urgent to do, Tina convinced Jared to clear out two rooms; one to store spices and the other for blending them. Due to allergies caused by natural spices, many spices that were used years ago were now banned internationally, only to be replaced by synthetic ones. It had been a while since

to the second-floor study to work remotely, handling some affairs for the headquarters. Tina discovered that not only the second floor but the entire layout of the floor was

bookshelves that stretched to the ceiling. As Tina toured the area, grabbing a few books at random-from astronomy and geography to economic philosophy,

without thinking, and it just adds up," Jared Farrell replied

added, "If he ever gets mad at you, just pick a book from

Logan, on the other end of the video call, interjected indignantly. "Tina is such a sweet girl. I am always pleased to

noticed Jared was video chatting with Logan, and walked

with

injured, and I came over to take care

wasp sting is very poisonous. Although the swelling has gone down, the toxins are still in his body, and could flare up anytime. So, you better stay here permanently." Watching Logan exaggerate brought a flush of embarrassment to Jared, but Tina indulged Logan, smiling and

Logan chuckled, "Tina, about that incident at your school, grandpa heard about it. Go